The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)

€ 23,800
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 35,500
 Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) Volvo V50 T5
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V50 T5.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
69.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
179.8
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
103.9
178
179.8 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.43 %
Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
227 hp
Volvo V50 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 T5

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
122 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
48 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
40 mpg
city
17 mpg
55 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
406 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
634 mi
406 mi
Volvo V50 T5
Environmental Impact
92.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
179.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
179.9 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft